Impactful Airport Security Operations Supervisor

Transportation Security Jobs; Solomons (MD); On-site; USD 34,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Solomons, MD, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and oversee passenger and baggage operations.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams through routine and fast-moving security situations, with potential shift variations and federal employment benefits.

Qualifications

• At least one year of specialized experience supervising transportation-security operations.
• At least six months of experience as a work leader, team leader, or supervisor.
• Must be a U.S. citizen or U.S. national.
• Ability to distribute workloads, train employees, maintain records and resolve issues.

Responsibilities

• Supervise Transportation Security Officers and Lead Transportation Security Officers
• Oversee passenger, carry-on baggage, checked baggage, or cargo-screening operations
• Assign work, establish priorities, and coordinate employee rotations and coverage
• Make security-based decisions using TSA procedures, information, observation, and judgment
• Review employee performance and provide coaching, instruction, and developmental feedback
• Approve leave and address routine employee or workplace concerns
• Respond to security incidents, checkpoint disruptions, and emergencies
• Prepare operational briefings, checkpoint logs, incident reports, and management communications
• Coordinate with airport stakeholders, law-enforcement personnel, and TSA leadership when required
• Recommend improvements to screening procedures, staffing plans, and airport operations

Skills

Leadership capability

Communication skills

Decision making

Team supervision

Job description

Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security in Solomons, MD, seeks Supervisory Transportation Security Officer to lead screening teams and oversee passenger and baggage operations.

The role requires sound judgment, clear communication, and the ability to guide teams through routine and fast-moving security situations, with potential shift variations and federal employment benefits.